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A Slave's Song
From the author of PAPPY MOSES’ PEANUT PLANTATION
A Confederate soldier caught behind enemy lines makes for safety disguised as a traveling preacher. Along the way he learns the horrors of war, the evils of slavery, the plight of the slave, and the cost of freedom. By a twist of fate he becomes the pastor of a church of black slaves.
A Confederate soldier caught behind enemy lines makes for safety disguised as a traveling preacher. Along the way he learns the horrors of war, the evils of slavery, the plight of the slave, and the cost of freedom. By a twist of fate he becomes the pastor of a church of black slaves.
168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2016
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May 12, 2019
Good Story!
God uses those and put them on a path that can take them places and affect people's lives in such a positive way. Even those people you felt were below you could end up being as close as a brother and sister!
God uses those and put them on a path that can take them places and affect people's lives in such a positive way. Even those people you felt were below you could end up being as close as a brother and sister!
May 20, 2018
I honestly didn't think that the title of a novel could be so literal. This really was a song, but not just one, many, and they were sang frequently. Although I really enjoyed a lot of the novel, I did not enjoy the song lyrics and found myself skipping pages upon pages to get through them. Not only did they not contribute to the novel in information, emotion or the "feel" of the story but most of the songs were incredibly repetitive making them long.
Malachi is a Confederate soldier at the end of the American Civil War. Through a lucky turn of fate, Malachi escapes being captured by the Union and flees. Malachi becomes injured and is nursed back to health by a black traveling preacher. Malachi has never met a black man before and his opinion is quickly changed away from his Confederate upbringing.
Malachi steals the preacher's clothes and becomes mistaken for the new pastor to a slave community. Malachi grows to love his new "flock" and takes the job of pastor seriously. When the slave's former masters return, it is strange that Malachi fell so quickly into a role completely opposite of his previous life as he defends the freedom of the former slaves.
Malachi fights for the freedom of his black congregation as well as freeing his former Confederate brothers. It is quite the tale of transformation. The only downfall is the song lyrics. I have read many novels where the contribution of song has added so much, especially of slave tales from the South, but this was too overdone; as previously stated it just took away from the story. I wish it had been about quality rather than quality.
Malachi is a Confederate soldier at the end of the American Civil War. Through a lucky turn of fate, Malachi escapes being captured by the Union and flees. Malachi becomes injured and is nursed back to health by a black traveling preacher. Malachi has never met a black man before and his opinion is quickly changed away from his Confederate upbringing.
Malachi steals the preacher's clothes and becomes mistaken for the new pastor to a slave community. Malachi grows to love his new "flock" and takes the job of pastor seriously. When the slave's former masters return, it is strange that Malachi fell so quickly into a role completely opposite of his previous life as he defends the freedom of the former slaves.
Malachi fights for the freedom of his black congregation as well as freeing his former Confederate brothers. It is quite the tale of transformation. The only downfall is the song lyrics. I have read many novels where the contribution of song has added so much, especially of slave tales from the South, but this was too overdone; as previously stated it just took away from the story. I wish it had been about quality rather than quality.
December 29, 2019
Decent Story, but author needs professional historical researchers, proofreaders, and editor
I love the idea. The plot itself is actually pretty amazing, and entwining so many old spirituals is wonderful. However, typos, grammatical errors, and incorrect word usage were all a bit annoying. Also, even worse, some of the characters' stories were unbelievable as described, due to the historical facts of the time. For example, it was implied that female infants born to slaves were routinely murdered as worthless. Slaveowners valued female slaves as breeders as well as workers. They may have abused and even murdered when they decided a slave was a threat or a troublemaker, but routine infanticide would not have been happening. They were valuable property.
I love the idea. The plot itself is actually pretty amazing, and entwining so many old spirituals is wonderful. However, typos, grammatical errors, and incorrect word usage were all a bit annoying. Also, even worse, some of the characters' stories were unbelievable as described, due to the historical facts of the time. For example, it was implied that female infants born to slaves were routinely murdered as worthless. Slaveowners valued female slaves as breeders as well as workers. They may have abused and even murdered when they decided a slave was a threat or a troublemaker, but routine infanticide would not have been happening. They were valuable property.
June 14, 2019
What a story about what God can do
The Civil War was almost over and Malachi just couldn’t fight the Yankees any longer. The story from there led him to becoming a preacher for a church of escaped slaves. It’s well-written and portrays the feelings and despair of slavery. Many travails ensue which make the book very thought-provoking. The story is told using the words of Negro spirituals throughout. I don’t think you can go wrong with this well-told story from a different perspective than I’ve ever read before. God works miracles.
The Civil War was almost over and Malachi just couldn’t fight the Yankees any longer. The story from there led him to becoming a preacher for a church of escaped slaves. It’s well-written and portrays the feelings and despair of slavery. Many travails ensue which make the book very thought-provoking. The story is told using the words of Negro spirituals throughout. I don’t think you can go wrong with this well-told story from a different perspective than I’ve ever read before. God works miracles.
June 22, 2019
God works in mysterious ways
This book was full of action and excitement..It was about the civil war and how this Confederate solider found God and changed everything in his life.He became a pastor of a black church.They lived him and he lived them .It was so much compassion in this story.It touched my heart in so many ways. It couldn't hardly put this book down.If you are looking for a great book to read that will give you knowledge about the Old South and also about how God can work miracles in your life.This is the book to read.
This book was full of action and excitement..It was about the civil war and how this Confederate solider found God and changed everything in his life.He became a pastor of a black church.They lived him and he lived them .It was so much compassion in this story.It touched my heart in so many ways. It couldn't hardly put this book down.If you are looking for a great book to read that will give you knowledge about the Old South and also about how God can work miracles in your life.This is the book to read.
April 21, 2020
One can only know what another is dealing with after they have walked in that person's shoes.
There would have been far fewer slave owners if they were treated the way they treated their slaves. This book proofs the point.
It showed how important negro spirituals have been during slavery.
This is a great read. All this author's book should be read and shared by all. The US would be a better place for all to live.
There would have been far fewer slave owners if they were treated the way they treated their slaves. This book proofs the point.
It showed how important negro spirituals have been during slavery.
This is a great read. All this author's book should be read and shared by all. The US would be a better place for all to live.
July 7, 2019
A gift of faith.
I chose this rating because the book Held my attention I could not wait to get back to it every time I had to put the book down. The way the book was written you would forget that Malachi was white. The author showed us how in a different war people could bring about miracles with faith!
I chose this rating because the book Held my attention I could not wait to get back to it every time I had to put the book down. The way the book was written you would forget that Malachi was white. The author showed us how in a different war people could bring about miracles with faith!
November 14, 2019
Joy in my heart for this story
I enjoy books that are so visually descriptive that I can see and hear the character’s. That is how I felt as I journeyed along with the people in this book. I was swept away by the slave songs and thoroughly enjoyed seeing how God changed a man. Loved It!
I enjoy books that are so visually descriptive that I can see and hear the character’s. That is how I felt as I journeyed along with the people in this book. I was swept away by the slave songs and thoroughly enjoyed seeing how God changed a man. Loved It!
June 12, 2020
Excellent
I enjoyed reading this book ☺ and I will highly recommended this book ☺for knowledge about the situation that happening in the USA now. Excellent, we need to learn more about the lives of people especially the slaves and God, how they had faith. Thank God and be blessed.
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I enjoyed reading this book ☺ and I will highly recommended this book ☺for knowledge about the situation that happening in the USA now. Excellent, we need to learn more about the lives of people especially the slaves and God, how they had faith. Thank God and be blessed.
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November 23, 2018
Because of the author he keeps you spellbound in his stories. T loved the
The author keeps you at full attention in his stories. The words of the songs kept me in tears and laughter.
The author keeps you at full attention in his stories. The words of the songs kept me in tears and laughter.
January 3, 2019
I loved it!!!
I loved it!!! I liked how each character had an important part and how they learned life's lessons and how it made them wiser and made them feel the need to get closer to God. Then to tell others what they've learned. I didn't like that it left a cliffhanger.
I loved it!!! I liked how each character had an important part and how they learned life's lessons and how it made them wiser and made them feel the need to get closer to God. Then to tell others what they've learned. I didn't like that it left a cliffhanger.
April 4, 2021
Very interesting. Good read I could not put it down. The book have answers to many questions;
I liked how it how it showed that having faith in God, can move mountains. I would highly recommend this book.
I liked how it how it showed that having faith in God, can move mountains. I would highly recommend this book.
June 26, 2021
Beautiful Drama
I absolutely love the songs interwoven throughout this story. If only this were a play or something so I can hear it...well I heard it, but imagined the whole story and songs played out
I absolutely love the songs interwoven throughout this story. If only this were a play or something so I can hear it...well I heard it, but imagined the whole story and songs played out
April 8, 2024
A Slaves Song
Excellent book regarding the evils of slavery, I would recommend this book for others to read, I must admit that I did not read every line but this book is in line with the others I have read regarding slavery and the evil of it all!
Excellent book regarding the evils of slavery, I would recommend this book for others to read, I must admit that I did not read every line but this book is in line with the others I have read regarding slavery and the evil of it all!
March 25, 2018
Excellent read.
Couldn't put it down. Captivating to the end. Inspirational story. Seemed to tell some of the true story of the effects of the end of slavery on the former slaves.
Couldn't put it down. Captivating to the end. Inspirational story. Seemed to tell some of the true story of the effects of the end of slavery on the former slaves.
July 31, 2018
I'm going to buy this book!
I read this book for free under my Kindle Unlimited subscription but I'm going to buy it and my reason is..well between me and God.
I read this book for free under my Kindle Unlimited subscription but I'm going to buy it and my reason is..well between me and God.
November 6, 2018
5 stars+
Everything about this book was inspirational. The sorrow, suffering, hope and faith for a better tomorrow.
Thank you for telling a story we all need to hear.
Everything about this book was inspirational. The sorrow, suffering, hope and faith for a better tomorrow.
Thank you for telling a story we all need to hear.
May 12, 2019
Excellent!!
A great novel about the end of the war between the South and the north, that centers mostly around the freed slaves Highly recommend!
A great novel about the end of the war between the South and the north, that centers mostly around the freed slaves Highly recommend!
May 16, 2019
Interesting!
I enjoyed this book. It's set during the Civil war. A soldier becomes a preacher and fights the landowners for the freedom of his black congregation.
I enjoyed this book. It's set during the Civil war. A soldier becomes a preacher and fights the landowners for the freedom of his black congregation.
August 27, 2019
Good read, however...
The book has a good story but i found myself skipping over all the songs. Way too many! Without all the songs I would have given this book at least 4 stars.
The book has a good story but i found myself skipping over all the songs. Way too many! Without all the songs I would have given this book at least 4 stars.
December 22, 2019
Great story,
Would recommend to everyone. Keeps you wanting to just keep reading to see what is going to happen. Try the sample
Would recommend to everyone. Keeps you wanting to just keep reading to see what is going to happen. Try the sample
June 27, 2020
Good book good story. It seems as a white person is always the hero!
June 14, 2022
Great book
Enjoyed this book especially the songs that were all the songs we still sing today. There faith in God was awesome. this was an excellent read.
Enjoyed this book especially the songs that were all the songs we still sing today. There faith in God was awesome. this was an excellent read.
July 18, 2022
A Slaves Song
This book shows a different belief of how some whites and blacks were able to come together and survive as a family during the civil war.
This book shows a different belief of how some whites and blacks were able to come together and survive as a family during the civil war.
January 6, 2017
It Takes a Village
This is a great novel for a classroom to read together in school. It brings people together with courage and belief.
This is a great novel for a classroom to read together in school. It brings people together with courage and belief.
July 10, 2016
Good read
This is a god read. To some degree I was a little disappointed that the viewpoint was that of a confederate soldier, although it was rewarding to see a life vastly changed.
The constant insertion of all of the songs became a bit tedious yet I'll admit reading the lyrics of the songs in the context of the story gave them even more meaning.
My three stars is also based on the fact that yet another novel about enslaved people totes a white man as the hero. I'm sure towards the end of the civil war many of the formerly enslaved were confused yet I find it hard to believe that these people who were the backbone of these plantations would be living aimlessly until the white pastor comes along. It's just time some of these stories give a little more credit to the strength of the enclaves people. It took much intelligence to survive
This is a god read. To some degree I was a little disappointed that the viewpoint was that of a confederate soldier, although it was rewarding to see a life vastly changed.
The constant insertion of all of the songs became a bit tedious yet I'll admit reading the lyrics of the songs in the context of the story gave them even more meaning.
My three stars is also based on the fact that yet another novel about enslaved people totes a white man as the hero. I'm sure towards the end of the civil war many of the formerly enslaved were confused yet I find it hard to believe that these people who were the backbone of these plantations would be living aimlessly until the white pastor comes along. It's just time some of these stories give a little more credit to the strength of the enclaves people. It took much intelligence to survive
May 3, 2016
In a perfect world this story may have had some validity, but we do not. The story is unrealistic , the language used does not reflect the true speech of that period.
I wish the writer had done a better job. Any historical research would have provided the information to make this book an excellent read.
I wish the writer had done a better job. Any historical research would have provided the information to make this book an excellent read.
April 28, 2016
Heartwarming
I enjoyed this story. A Confederate POW soldier turned preacher that finds himself on a perilous journey during the final months of the Civil War. Comical but a good natured rebel that finds his path to freedom.
I enjoyed this story. A Confederate POW soldier turned preacher that finds himself on a perilous journey during the final months of the Civil War. Comical but a good natured rebel that finds his path to freedom.
July 1, 2016
Fascinating character evolution
There are so many facets to this character. The reader has to remind himself of race, of the church and of the war, each being a story within the story. Wonderful story development.
There are so many facets to this character. The reader has to remind himself of race, of the church and of the war, each being a story within the story. Wonderful story development.
March 2, 2016
Tremendous
Well written.good plot. I knew a few of the songs.the rest I just read.they were very comforting and peace filled.thank u.Doni
Well written.good plot. I knew a few of the songs.the rest I just read.they were very comforting and peace filled.thank u.Doni
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